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Easy - Med - HardHomemade Basil Pesto
Pesto must be one of the most versitile condiments. Add it to pasta, put it in a sandwich, use it as a dip with biscuits - the possibilites are endless!
Ingredients
- 45g (1/4 cup) pine nuts
- 1 1/2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 2 small garlic cloves, halved
- 60g (3/4 cup) shredded parmesan
- 5 tablespoons olive oil
Method
- Preheat oven to 180°C.
- Spread the pine nuts over a baking tray. Bake in oven for 5 minutes or until toasted. Remove from oven and set aside for 10 minutes to cool.
- Place the pine nuts, basil, garlic and parmesan in the bowl of a food processor and process until finely chopped. With the motor running, gradually add the oil in a thin steady stream until well combined.
- Store in an air-tight container and use as you please!
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